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Winter Storm Expected to Impact Chicago Area Sunday into Monday

 A winter storm is forecast to sweep through the Chicago area from Sunday into Monday, potentially disrupting travel and bringing significant snowfall to parts of Illinois. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported Friday that snowfall is expected to begin Sunday, with the heaviest accumulations anticipated south of Interstate 80, affecting central Illinois and Indiana. Forecasters…

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Flood Watch In Effect Until Monday Morning

Dense Fog Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for our area until 6pm today. The fog will ebb and flow. Use caution when driving. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha emitido un aviso de niebla densa para nuestra zona hasta las 6 p.m. de hoy. La niebla disminuirá y fluirá. Tenga cuidado al conducir

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West Chicago News : The City of West Chicago has been provided notice that ComEd will be performing vegetation management activities in the West Chicago area through the next few months.

ComEd Vegetation Management Activities Continue through Winter

The City of West Chicago has been provided notice that ComEd will be performing vegetation management activities in the West Chicago area through the next few months. The vegetation management activities are a key component of ComEd’s maintenance program to ensure system electrical reliability, as vegetation contact with ComEd equipment is a leading cause of outages. The…

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Wind Chill Advisory and Winter Weather Advisory Impacting Illinois

West Chicago, IL – January 14, 2024 A Wind Chill Advisory is currently in effect for several counties in Illinois and Northwest Indiana, cautioning residents about severe cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills. The affected counties include Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Will, Winnebago in Illinois, and Lake…

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Snow Means Sledding (and Tubing!)

Snow has finally covered the landscape in a blanket of white. With more in the forecast, the DuPage County Forest Preserve might get enough snow to operate the Blackwell Tubing Hill. To get alerted when it’s open, text the word TUBING to 866-743-7332. A text alert will only get sent on days that the tubing…

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Winter Baking Series: Winter Gingerbread Cake

This Gingerbread Cake is the epitome of winter indulgence, perfectly capturing the true spirit of the season. Its rich blend of warm spices and exquisite ginger creates a delightful symphony of flavors that will transport you to a world of pure joy. Topped with a luscious cinnamon molasses frosting, this cake becomes the shining star…

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Frosty Fest Details Announced

Join the City of West Chicago in its historic downtown area for West Chicago’s annual winter festival, Frosty Fest. Each year the event kicks off with the Frosty Fest Procession followed by the City’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony followed by a number of fun activities for all ages to enjoy. If you’re looking for a…

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